### October 21 Oh boy, let's talk about the ridiculous inventions that were birthed on October 21st. Brace yourselves for a wild ride through the annals of stupidity and questionable imagination. First up, we have the "Unbreakable Smartphone" that was released on this fateful day. Now, you might think, "Hey, that sounds pretty cool!" Well, think again. This smartphone is so unbreakable that it weighs a whopping 10 pounds! You can forget about carrying it in your pocket; you'll need a crane to lift it! Next, we come across the "Invisible Umbrella." Yes, you heard it right. An *invisible* umbrella. Because clearly, the whole point of an umbrella is to keep you dry, right? But with this groundbreaking invention, you can now get wet while feeling as if you're holding something. Genius, I tell you. Hold onto your hats (or invisible umbrellas), because we have the "Cat-Powered Car." That's right, folks. It's not electric, it's not gas-powered—it's *cat*-powered. How, you may ask? Well, the creators claim that the unruly energy of cats can be harnessed to propel a vehicle forward. I'm sure the ASPCA had a field day with this one. Let's not forget the absurdity of the "Self-Walking Shoes." Tired of walking? Lazy? Well, worry no more! These shoes will drag you along whether you like it or not. Just try to keep up with your own feet as they stomp merrily away. Who needs exercise anyway, right? And finally, we arrive at the pièce de résistance—the "Portable Hole." Yes, you read that correctly. Someone thought it would be a great idea to invent a hole that you can carry around with you. Need a shortcut? Whip out your portable hole, toss it on the ground, and voila! Instant tunnel. Just ignore the fact that you're essentially carrying an endless void in your backpack. October 21st should forever be known as the day when common sense took a vacation. These absurd inventions push the boundaries of human imagination, but unfortunately, they also push the boundaries of practicality and usefulness. Let's hope that future October 21sts bring us wiser inventions and leave the truly ridiculous ones behind. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be off to find my portable hole and take a stroll with my self-walking shoes. Wish me luck!